Style
Japanese
Design influenced by Japanese spatial traditions. Sliding screens, tatami proportions, engawa zones, and careful framing of gardens.
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A.A.E.
Tokyo architecture firm founded by Taketo Shimohigoshi in 1997. Residential, commercial, and public projects combining urban planning with material precision.
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Mar 2026
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Design studio working across architecture, furniture, and spatial projects. Work driven by form experiments and material studies at varying scales.
Tomohiro Hata Architect & Associates
Kobe-based architecture firm led by Tomohiro Hata. Residential and public projects recognized for structural innovation and sensitive responses to Japanese terrain.
K2 House
Taketo Shimohigoshi separates 2 galvanized metal volumes with a courtyard in Tokyo. A sunken lounge, tatami room, and spiral stair connect the open living spaces.
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A.A.E.
1 Sep
House in Koyoen
Tomohiro Hata builds wooden arches into cross-shaped columns on a sloped site in Kobe. The structure responds to layered retaining walls and steep terrain with exposed timber framing.
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Tomohiro Hata Architect & Associates
1 Sep
Hut in the Forest
Tsubasa Iwahashi Architects adds a compact volume to a forest house in Okayama. The separate living quarters connect to the main residence by a covered walkway.
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Tsubasa Iwahashi Architects
1 Aug
